Derek O’ Brien Quiz for the Week of May 8

1. Born on 8 May 1828, Nobel Laureate Henri Dunant was the founder of the…

a) Red Cross b) Greenpeace c) Asiatic Society

2. Zanskar, Drass, Nubra, Sham and Changthan are the new districts of…

a) Chandigarh b) Ladakh c) Lakshadweep

3. Which of these glands are located on top of both kidneys?

a) Adrenal glands b) Pituitary glands c) Thyroid glands

4. In comics, what is the real name of Mr. Fantastic?

a) Johnny Storm b) Reed Richards c) Peter Parker

5. In April 2026, which species was classified as endangered due to climate change in Antarctica?

a) Mammoth b) Emperor penguin c) Baboon

6. Which of these is an immature green soybean usually in the pod?

a) Broccoli b) Edamame c) Kohlrabi

7. Who is the author of the book, Project Hail Mary?

a) Andy Weir b) Kazio Ishiguro c) Stephen King

8. What are the feathers on an arrow called?

a) Trigger b) Fletching c) Epee

9. Who plays the role of Andy Sachs in the 2026 film The Devil Wears Prada 2?

a) Emma Stone b) Emily Blunt c) Anne Hathaway

10. A singing voice with the highest range for a woman or boy is called a…

a) Soprano b) Tenor c) Baritone

Quiz Answers:

1. Red Cross

2. Ladakh

3. Adrenal glands

4. Reed Richards

5. Emperor penguin

6. Edamame

7. Andy Weir

8. Fletching

9. Anne Hathaway

10. Soprano